Help a newbie!

[heidrogen]

I'm a TOTAL newbie. Not just to cyclocross - I've only been cycling for a year! I'm keen give this event a go. I see lots of posts about equipment etc. but I'm not a bike geek. Are there any resources for complete newcomers? I need to know things like what sort of equipment I need to carry with me. I presume I'll need more than just a couple of spare tubes and some tyre levers! ANY advice gratefully received. Help a gal out!! Thanks.

[Ian K]

One tip - approach with care!

here are some thoughts following last year's race ...
viewtopic.php?f=5&t=35&p=122#p122

that said, I'll be logging in on the 1st to get this year's entry in!

[jackson]

Hi,

If you've not already done so I'd recommend coming along and watching this year rather than entering; you need to know what it is your committing yourself to doing.

If your really going to do this this year then look for a club in your area that has a good number of people who enter and go along and talk to them. if you're anywhere near Stourbridge in the West Midlands then the club I'm a member of, http://www.stourbridgecyclingclub.com/, has a reasonable number of members, including women, who enter this.

Good luck,

Jackson

[heidrogen]

Thanks for this. I'm from Ireland so if I'm going over, it'll be to do it! Doing my homework as much as I can by speaking to people who have already done it.

[jackson]

Heidrogen,

Was just wondering if you decided to enter and if so did you got in?

Jackson

[heidrogen]

Hi, YES! I'm in.
I've been speaking to a local rider who has done 3 Peaks a few times. He has given me lots of helpful advice.
I can't wait. So excited!

[jackson]

Congratulations. Doesn't look like I'll be racing this year but I will be there for the event providing support for the other club riders who have got.